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Now Mowbray is being accused of purposely allowing Damien Johnson (who for whatever reason has been assumed to be a coach far superior to the others at the club, why I am not too sure) to be promoted because that was seen to make Johnson seem more peripheral as a result, strengthening his own position in the process? Christ, I know his time was up and we needed a change but still the fascination on pinning everything on him continues! I think people seem to be jumping the gun on Carvalhal seeing as he seemingly is just one of a number of managers to be interviewed. Dyche is the obvious stand out candidate followed by Farke but beyond them and assuming that neither is realistic, then we are always going to be taking a small chance with whoever we appoint. Carvalhal at Sheffield Wednesday had plenty of resources and the job there and then compared to what he could potentially have here is totally different so to simply assume that because he got them into the play offs that he will get us into the play offs is massively flawed. He also rarely stays anywhere very long and his CV is far from perfect. Saying all that, he would likely be as good as we could realistically attract and there is certainly enough good on his CV to be fairly optimistic. Much depends on much if any of the Brereton money being available as anybody would struggle if it is nothing/a minimal amount like last summer.

Has he?

I think Gerrard needs to prove that he is capable of that sort of achievement. Im still unsure about him either way as a top manager.

West Brom are seemingly signing John Swift on a free according to John Percy on Twitter. Excellent signing and along with a fit again Dike they should have a much bigger goal threat, plus they have been linked with Jed Wallace. Steve Bruce is a bit of a weird one, so many aspects of his management especially tactically are questionable but you cant argue with his track record at this level. In a league with very little quality, I would be surprised if they dont make the top 6.

Magloire has always looked a million miles away from ever being a Championship player whenever he has played, it made no sense to extend his contract.

Even for the under 23s he wasnt first choice it seems, not that its competitive football all the same.

I dont think that anybody has a good record on here in regards to insider knowledge to be fair.

Putting the nepotism argument to one side, why is he behind Eastham? Seemingly signed for a pittance from a backwater to play in the youth team, didnt develop as hoped, not ideal, but not a scandal either.

Is he? Pears is crap but Stergiakis seems to have fallen to at least 4th choice. I think he perhaps benefits from being more of a stand out interesting signing from abroad.

That patch of centre backs mentioned would need someone very biased to be described as "very good!" Stones is the best of the bunch but is not top quality, he wouldn't get into City's side if everyone was fit. Tomori has seemingly impressed at Milan although I can't say that I have seen him play. The rest are average. Maguire has shown his many flaws, Gomez had potential that has not been built on due partially to injuries and also even when fit he doesn't get close to that Liverpool side. Guehi is talented but raw, White is poor in the air, average in general and Mings is a walking disaster.

I love the same endless cycle. One or two posters saying the same things about how the club has lots of interesting developments with the patronising undertone of how everyone else doesn't know what is happening. People naturally ask for detail, no answer is given and those people are told to go and ask themselves. For what its worth, Rich Sharpe reckons the pitch is just the usual work as seen every year. Presumably Venkys still arent willing to spend the required 2m.

As touched upon, why are they the only 2 options? But Waggott probably has a good education and more than a passing interest in football. In fact he has done similar jobs at other clubs and will have a far better knowledge of football in this country. Doesnt mean that I want him to continue because I am unimpressed by him and would welcome a change.

Some staggering stuff on here today. It shouldnt require an unqualified family member to be in a role to generate any interest in a club they own. The standards that people now have. First we have at least we arent out of business, at least they pay the bills, at least we dont have massive points deductions. Now its at least they will potentially prioritise us slightly more, surely he cant be any worse, he went to a decent uni, he seems quite bright, as long as he has a "minimum degree of competence."

Also, an assumption that this guy "has an ides about football" means that giving him such a key role solely based on his family "can only be a good thing" is ludicrous.

The rumours seem to be getting crazier by the day, lets hope its resolved sooner rather than later!

Unnamed I guess as ever with Nixon?

Venkys dont put the money up in terms of out of ambition to further the club, they merely offset the losses that most Championship clubs incur hence why we havent gone out of business.

Has Pearce ever had a similar role? It would be a bizarre link and based solely on his playing career, surely we need someone with experience as a sporting director/director of football. And I really hope that he isnt interviewed for the managers job!

Burnley would be wise to avoid the lazy appointment of Jackson, how many times have we seen a novice take temporary charge, see a slight initial bounce followed by a struggle once permanently appointed. They would also be wise to avoid the sentimental appointment of a Barton or Duff, fans often have an obsession with former players but you don't pick managers based on what they do as a player. The likes of Farke and Carvalhal are sadly going to be attracted much more to a side recently relegated but they would be the sensible type of appointments. They should have kept Dyche. Hopefully they act irrationally of course because that first season down is crucial and if they mess it up they could become stuck.

You mean you read it here: https://roversfans.com/index.php?threads/the-next-rovers-manager.1316/page-10 Another name I heard mentioned to me yesterday was Michael Beale, Ex Chelsea Liverpool Youth Coach, Now at Villa as First team coach but was also at Rangers as a coach with Gerrard.

The Lancs Live inriably just recycles news and rumours already in the public domain and it doesn't say specifically that those 3 WILL be interviewed, just that the club would "like" to.

It isn't as simple as that, many people (not you as you've previously mentioned working shifts and as ever don't empathise) work 9-5 and that is when the ticket office is open. But point being, they should make it as easy and be as accommodating of everyone as possible rather than work off a "everyone should know how" policy!

Are they only considering former players?

The idea that Venkys never refuse to sign a cheque is blatantly untrue.

Is Waggott to blame for the owners not giving the manager any money?